You Don't Have to Spend a Fortune to Get Perfectly Distressed Denim

Use a pair of tweezers (a safety pin works, too!) to pull apart the indigo threads. This will enhance the level of distressing and give your jeans a more natural look. Don't fret if you can't get out all the threads, as more will fall out when you wash them.

Once you've plucked out as many threads as possible, you'll start to notice some frayed fringes forming and the cluster of white threads running horizontally will be the start to your ripped hole. If you want to take your worn-out look even further, use sandpaper to fry the edges of each hole.